# Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

BBL 2024090050 · Block 2409 · Lot 50 · BIN 2001812, 2130609, 2001815  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/melrose-avenue-2024090050  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 947 Courtlandt Ave; 947 Courtland Ave

## Summary

Melrose Avenue (Bronx, NY 10451; tax lot BBL 2024090050) is a property (building class Z9: miscellaneous (subtype Z9)), on a 86,766 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as AMERICAN PEN CORP.; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated February 28, 2020 at $33,072,265 in a deed covering 142 lots (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $666,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 11 active DOB violations, seven active ECB violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 (BBL 2024090050)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/melrose-avenue-2024090050. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 11 |
| Active ECB violations | 7 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: AMERICAN PEN CORP.
- Building class: Z9 – Miscellaneous (subtype Z9)
- Year built: —
- Floors: —
- Units: 0 residential / 0 total
- Lot area: 86,766 sq ft · Building area: 0 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $666,000, assessed value $299,700, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-02 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2020-10-02 from MIDTOWN TRACKAGE VENTURES LLC to METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 117 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2020-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-02-28 from MIDTOWN TRACKAGE VENTURES LLC to METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, stated price $33,072,264.62 for a deed covering 142 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2020-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-02-28 from MIDTOWN TRACKAGE VENTURES LLC to METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, stated price $33,072,264.62 for a deed covering 142 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-02-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-02-08 from MIDTOWN TRACKAGE VENTURES LLC to AMERICAN PEN CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-12-12 from AMERICAN PREMIER UNDERWRITERS, INC.; THE OWASCO RIVER RAILWAY, INC. to MIDTOWN TRACKAGE VENTURES LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 91 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-01-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-01-13 from METRO NORTH COMMUTERRR to OWASCO RIVER RAILWAY, IN; NEW YORK & HARLEM RRCO, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-01-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-01-13 from NEW YORK &HARLEM RRCO; OWASCO RIVER RAILWAYINC; PENN CENTRAL CORP. to AMERICAN PENCORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-12-12 from PENN CENTRAL CORP.; NEW YORK & HARLEM RRCO.; OWASCO RIVER RAILWAY,INC to METRO NORTH COMMUTERRR, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-11-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-11-16 from BOND RICHARD C (TRS); PENN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION CORP; BONEL RICHARD C TRS; BOND RICHARD C TRS; BLANCHETT ROBERT W TRS; BLANCHETT ROBERT W (TRS); BLANCHETTE ROBERT W TRS; JOHN MCARTHUR TRS; ROBERT W BLANCHETTE TRS; MCARTHUR JOHN TRS; MCARTHUR JOHN (TRS); BLONCHETTE ROBERT W TRS; PENN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION CO; PENN CENTRAL TRNSPORTATION CO; PENN CENTRAL TRANSPORTAION CO; BLANCHETTE ROBDERT W (TRS); BOND C RICHARD TRS; MC ARTHUR JOHN TRS; BLONCHETT ROBERT W (TRS); BLANCHETTE ROBERT A TRS; RICHARD C BOND TRS to PEN CENTRAL CORP; PENN CENTRAL CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 238 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing X00673791-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-05-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220724312 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-12-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 201097552 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Convert vacant lot into Vehicle Storage Establishment (dead storage of motor vehicles) with small section for two loading docks with ramps. Paving and CONSTRUCTION WORK FILED UNDER SEPARATE APPLICATI… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-12-14 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 201097552: Alteration. Issued 2022-12-14, expires 2023-12-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-02-11 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00673791-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2022-02-11, expires 2023-02-11. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-07-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220724312: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-07-23, expires 2020-09-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201097552: Alteration. Issued 2007-01-23, expires 2007-08-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201097543: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2007-01-09, expires 2007-08-09. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-09-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-06-17 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS ORDERS THAT YOU STOP ALL WORK UNDER THE PERMIT# 220724312. THE APPLICANT FOR TR1 INSPECTIONS HAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE PROJECT.. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-05-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): EMERGENCY WORK. OMWER IS DIRECTED TO IMMED PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A CONSTRUCTION FENCE AROUND THE STALLED CONSTRUCTION SITE. THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE SITE POSES SEVERE RISKS TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND METRO NORTH RAILWAY OPERATIONS…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-09-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-08-17 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FTM RETAINING WALLS IN A SAFE CONDITION. EXISTING R/W HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN A NON-CODE COMPLIANT MANNER, FROM ABANDONED TIRES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND CONCRETE. REMEDY: IMMED RETAIN A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER TO DESIGN A MITIGATION PLAN BY …. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-12-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FULL VACATE ORDER ISSUED ON 09/21/17 AND ECB VIOLATION# 39050901X FOR FAILURE TO OBEY VACATE ORDER ISSUED ON 11/09/21. ON TIME OF INSPECTION NOTICED EVIDENCES OF YARD REGRADING IN PROGRESS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-12-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FULL SWO ISSUED ON 06/17/21. WORK CONTRARY TO SWO ECB VIOLATIONS# 39053139R ISSUED ON 11/09/21; # 39053154P ISSUED ON: 12/17/21; # 39053150H ISSUED ON 12/20/21. ON TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED COMMERCIAL GRADE E. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $28,370. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-12-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UNLAWFUL CONTINUANCE OF STOP WORK ORDER. FULL SWO ISSUED ON 06/17/21 AND SUMMONS #39051141 ISSUED ON 11/09/21 FOR FAILURE TO OBEY SWO. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTICED EVIDENCE OF ADDITIONAL WORK; YARD REGRADING I. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-05-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: ON TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THREE VEHICLES (SILVER BMW SEDAN, SILVER COLORED SEDAN AND WHITE COLORED VAN) WITH NO PLATE NUMBERS AND REGISTRATIONS STORED ON THIS PROPERTY IN CONTRARY TO FULL VACATE ISSUED ON. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-12-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FULL VACATE ISSUED ON 09/21/17. FAILURE TO OBEY VACATE ORDER VIOLATION ISSUED ON 12/17/21. ON TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED COMMERCIAL GRADE EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT STORE ON SITE. ILLEGAL REGRADING NEAR RAILROAD TRA. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $3,941. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-12-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FULL VACATE ORDER ISSUED ON 09/21/17. FAILURE TO OBEY VACATE ORDER ECB VIOLATIONS ISSUED ON 12/17/21 AND 12/20/21. ON TIME OF INSPECTION EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT BEING USED FOR ILLEGAL REGRADING IN NEAR PROXIMITY T. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-12-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FULL SWO ISSUED ON 06/17/21. WORK CONTRARY TO SWO ECB VIOLATIONS# 39051141R ISSUED ON 11/09/21 AND 39053139R ISSUED ON 12/17/21. ON TIME OF INSPECTION NOTICED EVIDENCES OF ILLEGAL REGRADING STILL CONTINUES NEAR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-12-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF A STOP WORK ORDER. Unpaid balance $28,370. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-12-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER BY THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. Unpaid balance $3,941. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-18 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $56. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-07-15 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as AMERICAN PEN CORP.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2020-10-02 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (CORRD, 2020-10-02). | 636b-3b5g |

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